External Government Users can go to
https://accounts.noaa.gov and click on the "Register CAC/PIV" button. They must provide: 1) basic information about themselves , 2) an email address with ".gov" or ".mil" and 3) a NOAA Sponsor email (Federal Person only). A code is emailed to their address and if successful a workflow is started for their Sponsor to approve this request. Once approved, an external account is created for and can be used.
Step 1: External (Non-NOAA) Government Users can go to
https://accounts.noaa.gov and click on the "Register CAC/PIV" button.